heal
Translation
to heal, to mend, to cure
Examples
The cut on my hand is healing well.
The cut on my hand is healing well.
Time heals all wounds.
Time heals all wounds.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to become healthy again (intransitive) The cut is healing well.
((sth.)) to make (sb./sth.) healthy again (transitive) Time heals all wounds.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cure, mend, recover; Antonyms: injure, worsen
Etymology
From Old English 'hælan', meaning 'to make whole'. It is related to the word 'health'.
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'health'. To heal is to restore health.